Md. Code Regs. 36.04.01.14

Current through Register Vol. 52, No. 1, January 10, 2025

Section 36.04.01.14 - Random Number Generator

A. Definitions.

(1) In this regulation, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

(2) Terms Defined.

(a) "Chi-squared analysis" means a statistical test for goodness of fit which measures the difference between a theoretical result and an observed result.

(b) "Correlation test" means a statistical test that determines whether each card, number, symbol or stop position is independently chosen without regard to another card, number, symbol, or stop within that game play.

(c) "Runs test" means a statistical test that determines the existence of recurring patterns within a set of data.

(d) "Series correlation test" means a statistical test that determines whether each card, number, symbol or stop position is independently chosen without regard to another card, number, symbol, or stop in the previous game.

B. A video lottery terminal shall determine the occurrence of a specific card, number, symbol, or stop by utilizing:

(1) One random number generator; or

(2) Two or more random number generators working collectively.

C. A video lottery terminal's selection process shall be considered random if it meets the following statistical requirements:

(1) A chi-squared analysis meeting a 99 percent confidence level;

(2) A runs test meeting a 99 percent confidence level;

(3) A correlation test meeting a 99 percent confidence level;

(4) A series correlation test meeting a 99 percent confidence level; and

(5) Any other test of randomness determined appropriate by the Commission.

D. A random number generator including its random number selection process shall be designed in a manner that ensures it is impervious to:

(1) Outside influences;

(2) Interference from electro-magnetic, electrostatic, and radio frequencies; and

(3) Influence from ancillary equipment by means of data communication.

E. Once a random selection process has occurred, a video lottery terminal:

(1) Shall display an accurate representation of the randomly selected outcome; and

(2) May not make a secondary decision which affects the result shown to the player at the video lottery terminal.

Md. Code Regs. 36.04.01.14

Regulations .14 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470)